The Spanish verb "gobernar" means "to govern" in English. It is an irregular verb. Below you'll find the complete conjugation tables for "gobernar" across all 5 tenses. New to Spanish verbs? Start with the Spanish verb guide.
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How to Conjugate "gobernar" in the Present Tense
Presente de indicativo Actions happening now or regularly| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| yo | I | gobierno |
| tú | you (informal) | gobiernas |
| él/ella/usted | he/she/you (formal) | gobierna |
| nosotros | we | gobernamos |
| vosotros | you all (Spain) | gobernáis |
| ellos/ustedes | they/you all | gobiernan |
Ella gobierna el país.
say it EH-yah goh-BYER-nah el pah-EES
She governs the country.
In other languages
- French Elle gouverne le pays.
- German Sie regiert das Land.
- Dutch Zij bestuurt het land.
Yo gobierno la ciudad.
say it yo goh-BYER-noh lah syoo-DAD
I govern the city.
In other languages
- French Je gouverne la ville.
- German Ich regiere die Stadt.
- Dutch Ik bestuur de stad.
How to Conjugate "gobernar" in the Past (completed) Tense
Pretérito perfecto simple Actions that finished in the past| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| yo | I | goberné |
| tú | you (informal) | gobernaste |
| él/ella/usted | he/she/you (formal) | gobernó |
| nosotros | we | gobernamos |
| vosotros | you all (Spain) | gobernasteis |
| ellos/ustedes | they/you all | gobernaron |
Él gobernó el país.
say it el goh-ber-NOH el pah-EES
He governed the country.
In other languages
- French Il a gouverné le pays.
- German Er regierte das Land.
- Dutch Hij bestuurde het land.
Yo goberné la ciudad.
say it yo goh-ber-NEH lah syoo-DAHD
I governed the city.
In other languages
- French J'ai gouverné la ville.
- German Ich regierte die Stadt.
- Dutch Ik bestuurde de stad.
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Pretérito imperfecto Actions that were ongoing in the past| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| yo | I | gobernaba |
| tú | you (informal) | gobernabas |
| él/ella/usted | he/she/you (formal) | gobernaba |
| nosotros | we | gobernábamos |
| vosotros | you all (Spain) | gobernabais |
| ellos/ustedes | they/you all | gobernaban |
Él gobernaba el país ayer.
say it el goh-ber-NAH-bah el pah-EES ah-YER
He was governing the country yesterday.
In other languages
- French Il gouvernait le pays hier.
- German Er regierte gestern das Land.
- Dutch Hij bestuurde gisteren het land.
Yo gobernaba la ciudad antes.
say it yo goh-ber-NAH-bah lah seeoo-DAD AHN-tehs
I was governing the city before.
In other languages
- French Je gouvernais la ville auparavant.
- German Ich regierte die Stadt früher.
- Dutch Ik bestuurde de stad eerder.
How to Conjugate "gobernar" in the Future Tense
Futuro simple Actions that will happen| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| yo | I | gobernaré |
| tú | you (informal) | gobernarás |
| él/ella/usted | he/she/you (formal) | gobernará |
| nosotros | we | gobernaremos |
| vosotros | you all (Spain) | gobernaréis |
| ellos/ustedes | they/you all | gobernarán |
Ella gobernará el país.
say it EH-yah goh-behr-NAH-RAH
She will govern the country.
In other languages
- French Elle gouvernera le pays.
- German Sie wird das Land regieren.
- Dutch Zij zal het land besturen.
Yo gobernaré con justicia.
say it yo goh-behr-NAH-REH
I will govern with justice.
In other languages
- French Je gouvernerai avec justice.
- German Ich werde mit Gerechtigkeit regieren.
- Dutch Ik zal met rechtvaardigheid regeren.
How to Conjugate "gobernar" in the Would (conditional) Tense
Condicional simple Hypothetical actions| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| yo | I | gobernaría |
| tú | you (informal) | gobernarías |
| él/ella/usted | he/she/you (formal) | gobernaría |
| nosotros | we | gobernaríamos |
| vosotros | you all (Spain) | gobernaríais |
| ellos/ustedes | they/you all | gobernarían |
Él gobernaría el país.
say it el goh-ber-nah-REE-ah el pah-EES
He would govern the country.
In other languages
- French Il gouvernerait le pays.
- German Er würde das Land regieren.
- Dutch Hij zou het land besturen.
Yo gobernaría con justicia.
say it yo goh-ber-nah-REE-ah kohn hoos-TEE-syah
I would govern with justice.
In other languages
- French Je gouvernerais avec justice.
- German Ich würde mit Gerechtigkeit regieren.
- Dutch Ik zou met rechtvaardigheid besturen.
Frequently Asked Questions About "gobernar"
Is "gobernar" regular or irregular in Spanish?
"Gobernar" is an irregular Spanish verb, meaning its conjugation does not follow standard patterns and must be memorized individually.
What does "gobernar" mean in English?
The Spanish verb "gobernar" means "to govern" in English.
How do you conjugate "gobernar" in the present tense?
In the present tense (Presente de indicativo): yo → gobierno, tú → gobiernas, él/ella/usted → gobierna, nosotros → gobernamos, vosotros → gobernáis, ellos/ustedes → gobiernan.
How many tenses does "gobernar" have in Spanish?
"Gobernar" is conjugated across 5 tenses in Spanish: Present, Past (completed), Past (ongoing), Future, Would (conditional).
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